Call home the day
There's nothing left to do
Call home the day
The day is done with you
Call home the day
And give yourself to rest
Call home the day
Call home the day
Call home, call home the day

Sun's behind the hill
And left this velvet blue
She's hid her weary head
So darling, how 'bout you?
She sings, call home the day
And give yourself to rest
Call home the day
Call home the day
Call home, call home the day

Oh, you can call it home
And you can tuck it in
And then lie down beside
Pull the covers to your chin
You can call home the day
You can both lie down to rest
Call home the day
Call home the day
Call home, call home the day

So Felix...
What I'm SUPPOSED to be doing on a Friday morning is typing up a pile of clinical notes...You know: working...

What I'm REALLY doing is grinning and listening to this over and over again. I really love what you've done with this song, and I'm very touched that you thought of doing this.

In typical MacJams fashion I'll say that I really enjoy your guitar playing and your singing. I think you've got a great sense of simplicity in arranging, and on top of that I think you've added a great sense of dynamics to the somewhat monochrome version I did long ago...

You certainly did a much better job on the drums!

I love the way things cut back as the piano fill comes in. That's a great moment.

Where I'm going with this is that for me this just works musically. It has great punch. You have also preserved the vibe of the original song.

Beyond that is just the fact that I'm thrilled that you thought of doing this. I feel honored and warmed.

I didn't mention to you before that when Edge came out of his bedroom, hearing this coming from the kitchen, and asked who it was, he also was touched. He gave me a big hug and said, "Dad, it gets me in the feels..."

I also want to assure you that I was NOT joking about you doing a box set of my songs. Please make this your life's work, or at least ONE of your life's works.

Thanks!!
Hahah! I'm really glad you like it so much! And listening to music is better than working! Isn't it? ;)

Thanks for all praise that you're giving me! It warms me aswell, in the cold winter of Sweden.

Wonderful to hear that Edge liked it aswell! It was a long time since I heard of him. Maybe it's time to make another song together? ;)

Well, thanks Ed! Part of why I made this was because, you've always been so nice and encouraging about my songs and work. In some way, I wanted to give some love back to you when I heard this song. You deserve it!

Haha, I can't promise you that I will do a box set! But it would defenitely be a wonderful idea! Maybe we should do it together?

Felix!
I knew we'd end up hearing more from you in time :)
This sounds terrific!
Leaving aside for a moment the fact that you've focussed on one of Ed's songs, and the obvious way you've touched him by doing so, this is just such a clever and caring interpretation.
I totally understand Ed's feelings about your performance of his song - you're modern interpretation of it really shows up Ed's great writing talent, but also shows the timeless/genre-less/ageless nature of solid songwriting.
You should both be very pleased with yourselves!
Cheers from Oz Felix, it is heart warming to see how your talent has developed!
Neil

Wonderful arrangement and musicicanship
and then it's your voice that really brings it. Assured and sensitive at the same time. The middle empty section with piano and voice is excellent. Really great work.

Call Home
the second I saw who the artist was, and who the artist being covered was, I was already THERE! wonderful to hear something new from you Felix, and I love this song of Ed's. wonderful arrangement, this is terrific - absolutely made my Sunday!

Very cool!
Just had another listen to Ed's original post (http://www.macjams.com/song/11745), and I still like it a lot, and think the production was really well done. It's a thrill to hear another version of this, and especially one that is done so well. Love the easy, relaxed feeling of it all, love the piano that helps set mood but never get in the way (now I'm kicking myself for never having suggested this to Ed in the first place!), the drums, guitar work, singing, everything!

My fav by Mr. Hannifin
You did this justice, this version gives me goosebumps. Fantastic instrumentation and you really have something there with those vocals. How proud it must be for your dad and special it is for Ed.

you bet
the dad is both proud and continually amazed over what is being created in Felix little simple bedroom studio

i also want to chime in with all who point out the greatness of Ed's own version, to me it is one of the very best songs here at mj and beyond

so it made me quite thrilled when Felix started to talk about covering it — no easy thing since the original is so exceptionally good — but why not give it a try

and i think you made it Felix, if i hadn't felt that it lives up to the quality of Ed's composition and his own version, i would have dissuaded from posting, (and btw i don't think you had made that same decision yourself)

Felix
you did yourself, Dad and Ed justice with the way you tackled this song....a really good all round performance.....and so young too; I think you're really going places in the next few years; excellent, regards M

Call Home the Day
Really fine work, Felix. Such a wonderful version of Ed's song. Subtle and dynamic at the same time. Quality arrangement and sensitive vocal work. Really glad I stopped by. Thanks, Peter.

Felix...
You do both your Dad and Ed very proud. Wow. You are well on your way the path to exceed both those old men. Rare that a cover bests the original (not slaggin' at all on Ed's fine song), but you took this one and gave it your own wonderful stamp. So, thanks for a great listen.
cheers...

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